Request interim study of school district reorganization

This resolution (LC 2397) requests an interim study of Montana's school district reorganization. It directs the Legislative Council to form a committee to examine the financial and educational impacts of consolidating Montana's approximately 400 school districts, review how other states support small schools, and assess existing state laws and funding mechanisms. The committee must collaborate with school boards, educators, and state agencies like the Office of Public Instruction, and complete its work by May 15, 2026, reporting findings to the 70th Legislature. The study does not propose new laws but aims to inform future school funding decisions.